Genoa is a port city in the northwest region of Italy and is known as the Italian Salami City. It is the capital of the Liguria region and is the sixth largest city in Italy. Genoa has a long history of salami production, with the first salami factory opening in the city in the late 19th century. The city is also home to some of the best salami makers in the world, producing a variety of salamis that are exported around the world.